One of the top residential district in Tokyo(pics), Futako Tamagawa has it all from a river to a traditional farmhouse, not mentioning excellent housing, urbanism, and shopping (including a large Takashimaya department store).

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The traditional fireplace (irori) with charcoal. The irori was used in the kitchen to cook side dishes and for heating the house. Judging by the size of the house, it may have belonged to a rich farmer who had control over other farms in the area. The floor is made with tatami mats. The paper doors are called shoji.

How to get to Futako Tamagawa Neighborhood

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Map of Futako Tamagawa.

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Neighborhoods Nearby Futako Tamagawa - Pictures by Parent

Yoga Neighborhood by Parent. A rather popular upperscale residential district of Tokyo, Yoga is home to Sun's Microsystems Japan headquarters. It is located in the ward Setagaya on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line nearby another upperscale residential district,.. Distance from Futako Tamagawa: 1.9km NNE, 18 pictures.

Jiyugaoka Neighborhood by Parent. A famous neighborhood for young people, Jiyugaoka abounds with bars, restaurants, izakayas. Many interesting clothing and accessories stores for the youth can be found here. It's a bit similar to Shimokitazawa but with an older.. Distance from Futako Tamagawa: 3.7km E, 14 pictures.